Editorial Assistant
Hearst Newspapers
San Francisco, CAThis was removed by the employer on 5/5/2021 8:14:00 AM PST
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SFGATE Editorial Assistant
Your impact:
We are looking for a budding digital journalist to join us here at SFGATE, one of the largest and most established news websites in America. This opportunity will immerse the right candidate in the fast-paced world of digital media. They will learn the basics of day-to-day operations for a website with a very large reader base.
This position will work closely with our editors to assist with various curation and content-related tasks in all sections, including news, California parks, Disneyland and more. Responsibilities will include story research, article packaging, posting to social media, and other duties as may be assigned. You will get an opportunity to learn content ideation and occasionally write stories, as needed and as a development opportunity.
Although SFGATE has the same parent company as the San Francisco Chronicle and we work in the same building, as of 2019 we operate independently of one another.
Requirements:
Passion for journalism and the internet, including keeping a pulse on what's trending
Knowledge of the Bay Area
Ability to quickly grasp new concepts
Strong attention to detail
Familiarity with online publications
Experience at a school newspaper/magazine or similar publication
Enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn
Familiarity with social media, particularly Twitter and Instagram